Lagos Waste Reporter

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to properly dispose of their domestic wastes during and after the forth-coming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The Authority, in a statement, disclosed that adequate measures had been put in place to ensure that the celebration was observed in a filth-free environment, as waste evacuators have been mandated to work round the clock to clean up the city.   The statement noted LAWMA’s resolve to stamp out all forms of improper waste disposal in the metropolis, which has resulted in environmental degradation, calling on residents to patronize only their assigned PSP operators and shun cart pushers.   The statement further urged residents to observe the festivities with moderation and piety in line with the spiritual injunctions of the season.   Accordingly, the Acting Managing Director of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni advised residents to desist from dumping wastes indiscriminately on road medians and v...

LAWMA INSURES STREET SWEEPERS The Lagos Waste Management Authority has again recorded a landmark achievement and indeed a rare feet in the historical annals of the authority, towards ensuring the welfare of sweepers under the "LAWMA CEO" programme. In the past month, the Authority embarked upon an holistic audit exercise of sweepers in the State and one important takeaway from the exercise is the need to pay premium on the welfare and well-being of the sweepers, who undoubtedly, are critically important as front liners in the management of waste and ensuring that Lagos and its environment remain squeaky clean. In the light of the above therefore, the management of LAWMA is pleased to inform members of the public that, from Friday, July 17, 2020, every member under the "LAWMA CEO" programme will be insured. The insurance policy will cover amongst others; 1. Death while in active service 2. Permanent disability and 3. Medical expenses. The LAWMA management...